Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfield, California vs Anchorage, Alaska


The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 14.3% cheaper than Fairfield, California.

You would need a salary of $102,806 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Fairfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Fairfield, California
Fairfield, CA vs Anchorage, AK
Compared to Fairfield, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  10.4% lower
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher

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